Charges filed in stabbing, sexual assault

William Brown NOTTINGHAM — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office formally filed charges against a West Nottingham man in the alleged stabbing of one woman and the sexual assault of another, in what authorities termed a domestic abuse incident. William Brown, 45, is facing charges of attempted murder and rape and related charges following a Valentine’s Day incident at the Nottingham...

Art Watch: the magic of crayons

Local artists get back to basics by using Crayolas for show By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times Though crayons may not be your first thought as a medium for fine art, why not? Their bright yellow packaging remind us of childhood, and their vibrant colors and smooth lines make drawing fun and immediate. This Friday, The Oxford Arts Alliance will be hosting the reception for The Crayon Show , a fine...

Victory announces merger with Southern Tier

DOWNINGTOWN — Having just marked 20 years in the craft brewing industry, Victory Brewing Company (Victory) proudly announces a landmark alliance with Southern Tier Brewing Company (Southern Tier) under parent company Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV). As the first major transaction of 2016 within the rapidly evolving craft beer industry, this union presents a new model for craft beer partnerships...

Scalia’s death puts Toomey in an impossible position

Plus: more juvenile budget behavior and the Kane show that will never end By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times After this past week of watching Pennsylvania politics, I almost wish I was back on the serious pain meds I took after my recent back surgery — because it wasn’t exactly a week that covered the commonwealth with glory and it hurt a bit to watch it all. From the juvenile tussle over the...

Man charged in W. Nottingham sexual assault, stabbing

WEST NOTTINGHAM — A Nottingham man faces charges that he sexually assaulted one woman and then repeatedly stabbed another after forcing his way into a township home, Sunday. The State Police said that William Anthony Brown is alleged to have kicked down the front door of a Center Drive home, where he allegedly sexually assaulted one woman and then stabbed another in face, chest and stomach. The...

Longwood names Benevento to guest management post

Christopher Benevento EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Gardens announced the appointment of Christopher Benevento Monday as its new Director of Guest Services and Operations. The appointment was effective Jan. 25.  “Our search for a Director of Guest Services and Operations has been thorough and focused,” said Longwood Gardens Executive Director Paul B. Redman. “We interviewed many talented...

Chesco touts 10 years with AAA bond rating

WEST CHESTER — With the announcement this week of the reaffirmation of all three Triple-A bond ratings, Chester County marks 10 years as a government entity that has earned – and maintained – the highest possible rating status. It is the only county in Pennsylvania that holds the three Triple-A rating distinctions, and is one of just 43 counties nationwide. Favorable market conditions combined...

Agriculture education lab returns to Elk Ridge School

Mobile lab takes food, farms and environmental lessons on the road   OXFORD – For the seventh straight year, the Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation, a division of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, recently brought its Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab to Elk Ridge Elementary School.   The lab is designed to teach students about agriculture, Pennsylvania’s number...

Malvern Prep cancer survivors join forces to fight disease

MALVERN – Before Andrew Clark came to Malvern Prep, he had only known one other kid who had cancer, but during his time at the school he learned that three students fought cancer and won, just like he did. Now, these four students are banding together to support Clark’s bid to be the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Student of the Year and raise critical funding to eradicate blood...

A great chance to express your love

Valentine’s Day isn’t about gifts, but letting those you love know By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I was reading an article this weekend about the commercialization of love and how Valentine’s Day is just another “Hallmark” holiday. But, I disagree! I think that February 14th is the perfect opportunity to express your love for all of the special people in your life,...